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Marble Maze

We love getting multiple uses out of simple materials. That's why we created this easy DIY Marble maze. Not only will you repurpose an old crate or box to make the maze. But you will also be able to play multiple games out of one project! If your kids enjoy puzzles or strategy games then this would be a perfect DIY for your family.

How we did it:

Materials List

Take an empty Kiwi Crate box and cut off the top lid. Then cut the tabs off of the cover so you are left with the rectangular main lid. This rectangle will act as a platform in your crate. Trim the edges until the rectangle fits into your crate.

Place your paper on the cardboard and cut out the border, so your paper lines up with the cardboard. Cut out the holes (not the squares) from the paper as well. Make sure both pieces line up and use double stick tape to attach the paper to the cardboard. This will be your game board base. We suggest writing START in the top left corner, and in the bottom right corner, writing FINISH.

Cut your straws into different sized pieces and start arranging them to create a path from the start to finish. As you design, work the holes into your maze, so the holes become obstacles in the maze path. When you're happy with the arrangement, tape or glue the straws in place.

When all your glue is dry, you're ready to play! Try placing a bouncy ball at the START and tilting your box to roll it to the FINISH!

If you want more of a challenge, use your marble and tilt your box to roll it from the START to the FINISH. You'll need to avoid the holes or your marble will fall through. If your marble falls through, use the trapdoor you cut in the box side to get the marble out.

If you want to try a different game, use two bouncy balls and try to get them stuck in both holes at the same time.

Materials List

empty crate

1 marble

2 bouncy balls

scissors

craft knife

pencil

paper

white glue

straws

double sided tape

paper towel tube

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